Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 601.41 and 269.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435.84, 601.41 and 269.99 is: 372.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435.84 : 601.41 = 269.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435.84/601.41 = 269.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435.84x = 601.41 × 269.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435.84x = 162,376.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,376.19/435.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.56
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